Tessera of Brandon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
Tessera of Brandon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
Overview of Tessera of Brandon
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL, Tessera Brandon is a reliable senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Featuring 87 snug and sophisticated residences, the community ensures seniors spend their best years comfortably and conveniently. Let go of your woes and do the things you love with the utmost care and assistance from a reliable and well-trained team.
Maintain wellness and have fun through a wide array of engaging activities and wellness programs. Enjoy dining at your pace in multiple venues with delightful dining options catering to dietary needs and preferences. Tessera Brandon strives to create a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years wholly while receiving the finest care and assistance for their ever-changing needs.
146-bed community Rank #156 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #381 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceNovember 1, 2023
ExpirationOctober 31, 2025 Expired
CountyHillsborough
License Number13150
Tessera of Brandon is legally operated by Embassy Brandon, Llc, and administered by Wanda-Sue Blakey.
Management CompanyISLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
146 units
Total beds
146 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. L. Rosa
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
36 citations
35 inspections
2 fines
$5.2K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #428 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 428th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$5.2kvs $11.6k↓ 56% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% above)
• Citations per year (10% above)
• Total inspections (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
• Total citations (9% above)
• Citations per year (10% above)
• Total inspections (35% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
Latest Inspection
July 31, 2025
Complaint
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 33 | This facility has 9% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 9% worse Rank #553 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 553rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2018.
| 4.5 | 4.1 | This facility has 10% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.5 vs. FL avg 4.1).↑ 10% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 35 | 26 | This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 35% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 20 | 16 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on July 31, 2025, cited 2 deficiencies related to medication assistance and initial comments.
- Deficiencies over time have focused mainly on medication management, resident care, and admissions, with several inspections reporting no deficiencies.
- The facility had multiple citations for medication assistance and admissions issues from 2020 through 2025, showing a recurring pattern of noncompliance.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Tessera of Brandon
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brandon's city center to Tessera of Brandon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.48 miles to nearest hospital (Tampa General Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Tessera of Brandon | AL MC | Brandon | 146
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146
FL AVG
89
Rank
#156 / 1074 | No |
58
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58
FL AVG
40
Rank
#381 / 1486 | Embassy Brandon, LLC | 86
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86
FL AVG
83
Rank
#428 / 876 | 35 | 57.1%
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57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#470 / 919 | 36
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36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#553 / 919 | 1.0
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1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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83
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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#770 / 876 | 42 | 61.9%
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61.9%
FL AVG
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Rank
#561 / 919 | 48
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48
FL AVG
33
Rank
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1.1
FL AVG
1.3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tessera of Brandon
What languages are spoken at Tessera of Brandon?
The team at Tessera of Brandon speaks English.
Who is the owner of Tessera of Brandon?
The legal owner and operator of Tessera of Brandon is Embassy Brandon, Llc.
Is Tessera of Brandon in a walkable area?
Tessera of Brandon has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Tessera of Brandon?
According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license number is 13150.
When does Tessera of Brandon's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license expires on October 31, 2025.
Does Tessera of Brandon operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Tessera of Brandon is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Tessera of Brandon?
Wanda-Sue Blakey is the administrator of Tessera of Brandon.
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